The KSE market index advanced by 0.16 per cent, closing at 7,570.52 points on Wednesday, April 2. Al-Nawadi Holding jumped by 8.77 per cent to KWD0.124. National Bank of Kuwait, the biggest lender in the northern Gulf state, closed unchanged at KWD1. Gulf Franchising Holding dived by 9.3 per cent to KWD0.078.